Engineering Controls in Healthcare

DHHS (NIOSH) Publication Number 2012-177, October 2012
For Health Care Providers

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NIOSH conducts research on the control of exposure to infectious aerosols and hazardous drugs in healthcare environments. NIOSH developed several flexible control solutions to protect patients and workers in healthcare settings, including emergency medical shelters.

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NIOSH [2012]. Engineering controls in healthcare. Cincinnati, OH: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 2012-177.

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